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Member Exclsuive Event 2024 APTA Pelvic Health Election Candidate Meet & Greet Events
The Nominating Committee will unveil the 2024 APTA Pelvic Health Elections slate in May 2024. Before elections open in June, seize the opportunity to meet and connect with candidates nominated and vetted by the committee! RSVP using the links below.
#1 Tuesday, May 7 - SSIG #2 Thursday, May 9 - MSIG, PPSIG, EPSIG #3 Monday, May 13 - BOD, HOD, NomComm
New Event "Pride + Pelvises" Pop-Up Event | Early-Bird Rates End May 14 🔥🌈
June 15, 2024 | 11:00 AM -2:00 PM EST (3 Hour Event). This unique, virtual pop-up event aims to celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity, and enhance knowledge surrounding pelvic health within the LGBTQIA+ community. Our dynamic speakers and their innovative sessions explore the intersection of LGBTQIA+ identities and pelvic health physical therapy.
Member-Exclusive Pricing Subscribe to the 12-Month Urogynecology Journal
The Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy has recently become a journal Allied Health Partner with Urogynecology, the official journal of the American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS). Urogynecology is a leading monthly peer-reviewed publication dedicated to specialists, physicians, and allied health professionals involved in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of female pelvic floor disorders. To take advantage of this exclusive member-discounted subscription price, you must be a member of the APTA National and the APTA Pelvic Health.
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Research Highlights Apply for the Academy's $40,000 Research Grant by July 31!
The Pelvic Health Research Grant is open! Researchers advancing pelvic health physical therapy, which covers abdominal and pelvic concerns of
individuals across the gender spectrum and lifespan are encouraged to apply for the $40,000 Pelvic Health Research Grant. Click below to learn more about the guidelines and instructions for applying. The deadline for applications is July 31, 2024. To view all grants that are open for applications now, visit https://foundation4pt.org/grants/.
New Initiative Cross-Disciplinary Ambassador Program Applications Due July 1
This initiative was launched to offer financial assistance to Academy members who have been accepted to present at interdisciplinary or cross-disciplinary conferences in 2024. The objective is to enhance awareness and visibility of the science and benefits related to pelvic and abdominal health physical therapy, with the overarching aim of elevating the value of this specialty and stimulating cross-disciplinary collaboration between pelvic health physical therapy and other healthcare disciplines. Application Deadline: July 1, 2024.
New Course Gender Affirming Vaginoplasty
This 8-hour self-paced course is appropriate for pelvic health rehabilitation professionals who have an interest in better serving the people who are gender diverse. There is specific content aimed at teaching pelvic health therapist how to expand their skills for working with people following gender-affirming genital surgery, primarily vaginoplasty.
Free Webinar Holding the Line: Does Anything Actually Work to Heal DRA?
Join the Education Review Committee for a deep dive into the evidence for and against non-surgical treatment of diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA) withAllison Romero, PT, DPT and Leah Keller, CPT.
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Featured Volunteer Opportunity Awards Committee Member
We're on the lookout for volunteers to help review award nominations/applications. Your input could shape the future of physical therapy! Don't miss out—apply by 5/31!!
Featured Member Benefit How to Join a Special Interest Group (SIG)
If you are an Academy member, you are eligible to join a Special Interest Group (SIG) in Member Engage. Watch this tutorial on how to update your member profile and access your desired SIG.
Featured Scholarship SPT and PT/PTA Monthly CAPP Course Scholarship Program
The Academy is sponsoring 24 scholarships (12 for SPTs, 12 for PTs/PTAs) toward Academy CAPP-Pelvic and CAPP-OB courses each year. This scholarship opportunity is open to APTA Pelvic Health PT, PTA, and SPT members. Please check the application form for eligibility requirements and available scholarships!
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